designer wendy has worked for many years in record shops. now she makes alternative fashion based on traditional american cuts and patterns. wendy’s handmade guitarstraps are popular with all kinds of musicians like sonic youth, rem, hole and the beastie boys. the built by wendy shop is open from thursdays to saturdays.

built by wendy 7 centre market place ny, nysubway station spring street

"I found one location by accident on a Sunday drive, total suprise and i think it's amazing how they made these awesome old NC relics come to life. Check out my facebook sunnydlou@yahoo.com to see the pics i captured or visit stanton hill st /red hill st junction... 1 mile from camron off of us 15-501 in NC baby ;)"

"Most impressive was Lenny's toy collection partly stored in the backroom of the studio he shared with Stash. They were mostly US and Japanese classics collected in multiple numbers and still in their boxes."